Flying-machine.



v. A. LAMARE.

FLYING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 8,1908.

Patented Apr. 21, 19M

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V. A. LAMARE.

FLYING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE8,1908.

Patented Apr. 21, 1914.

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V. A. LAMARE.

FLYING MAGHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE'8,190B.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

VINCENT A. LAMARE, or CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR or ONEJ-IALF TO LINWOOD F.

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FLYING-MACHINE.

Specification of Letters latent. Application filed. June s, 1908.

Patented Apr. 21, 1914. Serial No. 437,270.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, VINCENT A. LAMARE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented new and useful Improvements in Flying-Machines, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in flying machines having as its essential fea tures a series of parachutes adapted to have vertical reciprocating motion relative to the frame of the machine and arranged so that the upward and downward movement of the parachutes alternate, the parachutes being arranged in pairs transversely of the machine.

It also consists of a novel arrangement of the mechanism for operating the parachutes and means for propelling and guiding the machine.

In the drawings herewith accompanying and making part of this application, Figure l is a side elevation of my improved machine; Fig. 2 is a top plan of the same; Fig. 3 is an end view of the machine showing however, but one section; Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail in elevation of one of the parachutes; Fig. 5 is a transverse sectional view of the parachute-opening mechanism taken on line ww of Fig. 6; Fig. 6 is an enlarged detail partly in section and partly in elevation of the mechanism for opening the parachute; Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail in elevation of the stop for limiting the opening movement of the parachute and for sustaining the bows; Fig. 8 is a top plan view of Fig. 7 Fig. 9 is an enlarged detail view of the device for holding the stay cords; Fig. 10 is a section taken on line g g Fig. 9; Fig. 11 is an enlarged detail view of the clutch; Fig. 12 is a sprocket device which may be used in place of the pulleys on the main shaft for reciprocating the parachutes. Fig. 13 is a perspective view of my improved device, some parts being omitted for clearness.

Same letters of reference refer to like parts.

In said drawing A represents the main frame of the machine which may be made of any suitable material preferably tubular steel brazed or jointed together in any convenient manner. Mounted centrally in the frame and extending longitudinally thereof is the main shaft B which is driven by a motor C, pulleys D-D on shaft B, pulleys E-E on the driving shaft of the motor and belts GG traveling over said pulleys, the belt Gr being crossed so as to reverse the motion of the main shaft. The pulleys E-EQ are normally loose on their shaft and are connected to said shaft by means of a clutch H splined on the driving shaft of the motor according as the clutch is moved into engagement with one or the other thereof. Mounted on the frame at the top is a series of pulleys I on either side thereof and at the bottom a series of pulleys J on either side thereof and on the main shaft of the machine a series of pulleys K. Passing around pulleys I, J and K on either side are cables L on which are mounted parachutes M. Portions of cable L when sprockets K are used in place of the pulleys K, as shown in Fig. 12, may be in the form of sprocket chains 0. The parachute comprises flexible bows P having their upper ends secured to a ring Q slidably mounted upon a sleeve R mounted upon the cable L. The sleeve R is provided with a longitudinal slot S and a pin T secured to ring Q passes through the slot S in sleeve R and through cable L.

The parachute also has a series of braces U shown in dotted lines Fig. 4, connecting the bows with a ring V on the lower extremity of the sleeve R similar to the braces of the ordinary umbrella. Secured to the frame is a stop W in the path of the upward movement of sleeve R so that when the parachute and sleeve R rise until the sleeve R engages stop W and sleeve R stops, the ring Q, continues to rise by reason of slot in sleeve R causing the braces which are secured to ring V in the lower edge of sleeve R to expand thus opening the parachute ready for its downward movement. A se ries of stay cords X connect the ends of the bows with a ring Y and these serve to permit the opening of the braces and to sustain the bows when the ring Y rises into contact with a stop Z on cable L. The stay cords may be clamped to the ring Y'by a clamp Y as seen in Fig. 10.

The ascent of the parachute when closed and the descent of the parachutes when opened causes the machine to rise in the air on account of the resistance to the descending parachutes.

Forward motion may be imparted to the machine by any suitable driving mechanism of which I have shown one convenient form which consists of the motor C with its driving shaft F on which is mounted a bevel gear a meshing with a bevel gear I) from which motion is transmitted to a propeller 0 mounted in the frame of the machine upon a shaft (Z by means of belt 0 passing over gear 6, idler f mounted in the frame near one end thereof and thence around a pully g on shaft d.

The machine may be steered by means of a vertically positioned rudder h pivotally mounted upon the rear vertical standard of the-frame as seen in Fig. 2 between two sector pulleys i. The rudder is operable by means of lever y' and cables Z passing around said'sector pulleys and suitable pulleys mfor changing the direction of the cables.

It will be understood that I do not wish tolimit myself to any particular form of motor or steering gear as these may be varied without affecting the main features of my invention.

Any convenient means, not shown, may be employed to vary the speed of the machine.

It will be noted by reference to Figs. 1 and 2 that the parachutes alternately open and close on each side of the machine thus affording a proper balance thereto.

I make no claim to the'particular construction and operation of the parachutes independent of the combination in which they are used.

Having thus described my invention and its use I claim 1. In a flying machine, a suitable frame a driving shaft, a series of pulleys mounted on said frame and shaft, each series comprising five pulleys, two on each side of the machine, one at the top and the other at the bottom, and one driving pulley on said shaft, an endless cable passing around said pulleys, two parachutes secured to said eables, one on each side of the frame, and means for operating said shaft, whereby a vertical reciprocating movement is imparted to said parachutes.

2. In a flying machine, a suitable frame, a driving shaft, a series of pulleys mounted on said frame and shaft, each series coniprising five pulleys, two on each side of the machine, one at the top and the other at the bottom, and one driving pulley on said shaft, an endless cable passing around said pulleys, two parachutes, one on each side of the frame, secured to and supported only by said cables, and means for rotating said shaft, whereby a vertical reciprocating movement is imparted to said parachutes.

In testimony whereof, I have signed my name to this specification in presence of two subscribing witnesses this 10th day of April, A. D. 1908.

VINCENT A. LAMARE. In the presence of- MARY E; BLACK, WILLIAM DoUD.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patentsv Washington, D. 0. 

